UNDER THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT, THE
DAILY BENEFIT RATE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT AND SICKNESS BENEFITS DEPENDS
ON THE EMPLOYEE'S LAST DAIL RATE OF PAY. THE REPORTS OBTAIN
INFORMATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE AND VERIFICATION FROM THE EMPLOYER OF
THE CLAIMED RATE OF PAY FOR USE IN DETERMINING WHETHER AN INCREASE
IN THE BENEFIT RATE IS DUE.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.